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Will the new mining law help Uganda or it will dissuade investors from the country? 1 Uncategorized 

Will the new mining law help Uganda or it will dissuade investors from the country?

While an increase in commodity prices is good news for mining companies and investors, there is always the risk that favourable market conditions will lead to resource nationalism. For example, according to a recent Fitch Solutions report on nickel, an upward trend in the metal’s price raises the likelihood of mining royalty increases in order to profit from higher prices. In recent years, countries such as Tanzania have enacted new mining regulations to ensure that local businesses can reap greater benefits from their mineral resources. While the intention is noble,… Read More Here
MILLING IN RAFFINATE FOR COST-EFFECTIVE COPPER PROCESSING: By SENET, a DRA Global Group Company 2 Copper Mining technology 

MILLING IN RAFFINATE FOR COST-EFFECTIVE COPPER PROCESSING: By SENET, a DRA Global Group Company

The purpose of milling in raffinate is to liberate valuable minerals while initiating leaching by recycling an acidic stream generated in the downstream processes, prior to the actual leaching stage. This process is particularly amenable to liberating copper and other minerals using circuits that traditionally have a milling stage, a leaching stage and a solvent extraction stage. What is Raffinate? An acidic barren solution after copper extraction in solvent extraction Contains acid and residual metals in solution Most of the solution is usually sent to leach and some of it… Read More Here
Zambia at odds with copper miners over new tax regime 3 Mining in Zambia Taxes 

Zambia at odds with copper miners over new tax regime

Zambia’s new tax regime has resulted in significantly higher royalty bills than in the past, pitting the nation against copper mining companies. Zambia is Africa’s second-largest copper producer, behind only the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 1552 GMT, the London Metal Exchange three-month copper price was trading at $10,406.50/mt ($4.72/lb), up from a record high of $10,747.50/mt on May 10. The price was $5,249/mt a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic first struck. Zambia uses a sliding scale to determine its mining royalty rate for copper, linked to… Read More Here
MAINTENANCE PLANNER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 4 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

MAINTENANCE PLANNER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR2997| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Engineering Apply now Section: Planning & Statutory Compliance Position reports to: Planning Supervisor Purpose To diligently execute maintenance planning & scheduling functions according to instructions and prescribed standards. To ensure that optimum equipment availability and reliability is realised. To ensure the provision of cost effective maintenance services within the designated area. The post holder will contribute to the provision of a high quality service to internal customers of the Company. The post holder’s specific responsibility will be to deliver an effective and responsive maintenance management service.… Read More Here
H.E.R FITTER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 5 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

H.E.R FITTER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR2810| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: The position exists to carry out troubleshooting and repairs on the fleet of Haul Trucks according to OEM specifications and standards. Responsible to execute both planned and unplanned maintenance work activities on a shift by shift basis safely and effectively. The shift Artisan will perform maintenance activities in a safe and effective manner with the aim of delivering results that meet quality standards and company expectations Key Duties and Responsibilities: Identify Work Carry out equipment inspections and ensure corrective… Read More Here
Copper price rebounds, commodity demand signals “firing on all cylinders” 6 Copper International 

Copper price rebounds, commodity demand signals “firing on all cylinders”

Copper rebounded from  Wednesday Slump buoyed by expectations that demand will remain resilient in the face of possible tapering by the US Federal Reserve and China’s stepped-up efforts to jawbone prices lower. Copper rose 0.4% to $10,038 a tonne Thursday morning on the London Metal Exchange, after climbing as much as 1.8%. Copper for delivery in July was up 0.3% on the Comex market in New York, with futures trading at $4.5550 per pound ($10,021 a tonne). Sentiment improved with equities climbing and with a US report showing applications for state unemployment insurance fell last… Read More Here
2021 the year of records for raw materials: copper at $ 10,000, oil at $ 70, iron at $ 200 7 Copper Iron & Steel Iron Ore Oil & Gas 

2021 the year of records for raw materials: copper at $ 10,000, oil at $ 70, iron at $ 200

When crude futures broke above $ 70 a barrel on Tuesday, it was just the latest milestone in a record year for commodities. From copper to iron ore and oil, prices have recovered significantly in 2021, as the global economy emerges from the depths of the coronavirus pandemic and stimulates demand. The Bloomberg Commodity Spot Index, which tracks a broad basket of commodities, is up 21% since January, putting it on track for the best year since 2016. Copper hit an all-time high this month, exceeding $ 10,000 per tonne. Iron ore… Read More Here
H.E.R FITTER ANCILLARY | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 8 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

H.E.R FITTER ANCILLARY | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR2993| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Purpose of the role: The position exists to maintain the complete fleet of Ancillary equipment to the OEM specifications and standards. Responsible to execute both planned and unplanned maintenance work activities on a shift by shift basis safely and effectively. The shift Artisan will perform maintenance activities in a safe and effective manner with the aim of delivering results that meet quality standards and company expectations Key Duties and Responsibilities: Identify Work Carry out equipment inspections and ensure corrective work is identified before… Read More Here
ARTISAN,HER- ANCILLARY | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA 9 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

ARTISAN,HER- ANCILLARY | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR2993| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-Going| Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining Apply now Role Summary Reporting to the Foreman, the Artisan HER will safely execute all maintenance repairs on all ancillary equipment on site according to the prescribed standards while ensuring his own safety and that of others. Responsibilities Maintains all ancillary equipment by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements. Examine parts for damage or excessive wear. Keep equipment available for use by inspecting, testing, completing preventive maintenance and carrying out component change outs. Diagnose machine faults in a timely and accurate manner to determine what… Read More Here
VARIOUS POSITIONS | MINING CAREER AT KAGEM MINING LIMITED,ZAMBIA 10 Mining Careers Mining in Zambia 

VARIOUS POSITIONS | MINING CAREER AT KAGEM MINING LIMITED,ZAMBIA

Kagem Mining Limited is seeking remarkable candidates to join the team, in the positions of: 1. SENIOR MANAGER SECURITY (1 POSITION) 2. SUPERINTENDENT – SECURITY OPERATIONS (1 POSITION) 3. SENIOR MANAGER – CORPORATE AFFAIRS (1 POSITION) 4. SENIOR HR OFFICER – INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (1 POSITION) 5. SENIOR CATERING OFFICER (1 POSITION) Send your applications (Covering Letter and CV only) to The Head-Human Resources by mail to; [email protected]. Certificates will only be required at the interview stage. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Apply now Closing date 26th May 2021 Read More Here

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